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Open for business during Vanfest!

19 Oct 2015
2:48 PM -

Crowds of 10,000 people are expected to attend Vanfest on
Friday, December 4 and Saturday, December 5 and Forbes Shire Council is
encouraging businesses to open their doors that weekend.

A public meeting was held on Thursday night at the Forbes
Town Hall and the message was for businesses to extend trading hours and make
the most out of the opportunities that are available to the community.

Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM said it is important that Forbes
is not a ghost town during that weekend and that people who are visiting can buy
a coffee, something to eat or enjoy some retail therapy while in town for
Vanfest.

“This festival is really putting Forbes on the map and it
is important that we show them what our town has to offer,” Mayor Miller said.

“The Christmas Carnival is also on that morning from 9am
to 2pm and the Forbes Business Chamber is recommending that all stores are open
during those hours and then re-open from 9am to 1pm on Sunday.

“We encourage food outlets to stay open as long as they
can on the Friday and Saturday and then open again on Sunday morning.

“So far more than 4000 tickets have been sold for the
event and accommodation is booked out so the demand is definitely there for
Forbes businesses.”

At the public meeting, the opportunity for residents to
rent their entire home or a room during that weekend was also discussed.

“There is a website, www.airbnb.com.au
where you can advertise online what you have available and make some money,”
Mayor Miller said.

“Everyone can benefit from this event and I hope everyone
gets on board as much they can.”

The Forbes Business Chamber will be compiling a list of
all the businesses that are open and their trading hours for Saturday, December
5 and Sunday, December 6. Email forbes.businesschambernsw@gmail.com
to add your business to the list.

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Forbes Shire Council was created in 1981 from the amalgamation of the Forbes Municipal Council and the Jemalong Shire Council. Responsible for town planning, building approvals, local roads, parking, public toilets, water and sewerage, waste removal, domestic animals and community facilities, the organisation exists in line with our core values and strategic goals.